Aceh – Indonesia, The Indonesian National Police (Polri) has once again reshuffled its leadership, rotating and reassigning 88 high-ranking (Pati) and mid-ranking (Pamen) officers. The structural changes were formalized in the National Police Chief Telegram Letter Number ST/2205/X/KEP./2026, dated October 2, 2026.
This initial major reshuffle under the leadership of National Police Chief General Suyudi Ario Seto targets several strategic positions, both within National Police Headquarters and regional police commands across the country.
Head of the Public Relations Division, Inspector General Johnny Eddizon Isir, stated that the reassignment of positions is part of organizational development and career management. According to him, the measure ensures operational continuity while injecting fresh energy into the force.
“Reassignments and rotations are a routine part of Polri’s organizational dynamics. This is carried out in response to organizational needs, as well as career development and to refresh officer performance,” Isir said in an official statement in Jakarta, Saturday (10/3/2026).
Out of the 88 personnel affected by the order, 70 officers received promotions or were appointed to new roles. Key positions at the National Police Headquarters level were among those reshuffled.
Within the Main Officials (PJU) framework at Headquarters, 14 officers received new assignments. Among them, Commissioner General Asep Edi Suheri was appointed as Inspector of General Supervision (Irwasum); Inspector General Dedy Kusuma Bakti as Chief of the Intelligence and Security Body (Kabaintelkam); Inspector General Asep Safrudin as Chief of the Criminal Investigation Agency (Kabareskrim); and Inspector General Dr. Hery Herjawan as Chief of the Security Maintenance Body (Kabaharkam).
Furthermore, Inspector General Dr. Rudi Darmoko was named Head of the Education and Training Institute (Kalemdiklat). Inspector General Dr. Andik Setiyono was assigned as Main Staff Assistant for Planning and Budgeting (Astamarena); Brigadier General Agus Dwi Hermawan as Logistics Assistant (Aslog); and Brigadier General Deni Dharmapala as Human Resources Assistant (As SDM) to the National Police Chief.
Key updates were also made across other major divisions. Inspector General Dr. Mahmud Nazly Harahap was appointed Head of the Internal Affairs Division (Kadivpropam); Inspector General Roberto G. M. Pasaribu as Head of the ICT Division (Kadiv TIK); Brigadier General Tubagus Ami Prindani as Head of the Counterterrorism Special Detachment 88 (Kadensus 88 AT); and Inspector General Dr. Ahrie Sonta N. as Head of the Legal Division (Kadivkum).
In addition, Inspector General Arie Ardian Rishadi was entrusted to lead the Special Corruption Crime Task Force (Kakortastipidkor), while Chief Commissioner Didik Hariyanto was assigned as Head of the Police Chief’s Personal Staff Bureau (Koorspripim).
Rotation of 19 Regional Police Chiefs Across Indonesia
At the regional level, several key figures received new assignments, including Jakarta Regional Police Chief (Kapolda Metro Jaya) Inspector General Prof. Dr. Dadang Hartanto; Maluku Police Chief Inspector General Suwondo Nainggolan; Riau Islands (Kepri) Police Chief Inspector General Suhendri; Riau Police Chief Inspector General Arman Achdiat; East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Police Chief Inspector General Reza Arief Dewanto; and West Java Police Chief Inspector General Hengki.
Additionally, Brigadier General Hendra Kurniawan was named Banten Police Chief; Brigadier General Roy Hardi Siahaan as Central Java Police Chief; Inspector General Dekananto Eko Purwono as East Java Police Chief; Brigadier General Dr. Pasma Royce as Bali Police Chief; and Inspector General Dr. Jawari as West Sumatra Police Chief.
The South Sulawesi Police Chief post was transferred to Inspector General Dr. M. Awal Chairuddin. Meanwhile, Inspector General Widodo was appointed Jambi Police Chief, and Inspector General Nurworo Danang took over as Gorontalo Police Chief.
Other regional rotations include Brigadier General Sonny Irawan as North Sumatra Police Chief; Brigadier General Rony Samtana as South Sumatra Police Chief; Inspector General Rizal Irawan as Central Sulawesi Police Chief; Inspector General Totok Suharyanto as West Sulawesi Police Chief; and Inspector General Langgeng Purnomo as Yogyakarta (DIY) Police Chief.
Beside position transfers and promotions, the telegram order included rank advancements for 21 officers. Adjustments to structural tiers were also granted to a number of other senior and mid-level officers.
Isir expressed expectations that newly appointed officials immediately adapt to their respective responsibilities and continue ongoing programs within their work units.
“Every officer entrusted with a new role is expected to perform their duties to the best of their abilities, maintain operational continuity, and deliver optimal public service,” he concluded.(*)